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    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review

    After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Music

    Musiq Soulchild, ‘Humble Pie’ | Track Review

    Musiq Soulchild continues to bring consistency to the R&B game with “Humble Pie,” a promo single from his latest album, ‘Feel the Real.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Frank Ocean, Provider © Blonded
    Music

    Frank Ocean, Provider | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, So Am I © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla Sign, ‘So Am I’ | Track Review

    Urban contemporary artist Ty Dolla $ign enlists reggae artist Damian Marley and electronic artist Skrillex on bizarre, WTF single, “So Am I.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Tank, Savage [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Tank, ‘Savage’ | Track Review

    Tank is turning good girls into bad girls on ‘Savage,’ the title track from his eighth studio album (arriving September 29).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Sky Walker | Track Review 🎵

    Miguel returns, assisted by Travis Scott, on his new single, “Sky Walker.”  On “Sky Walker” he denounces the haters. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Sammie, Coming of Age © Empire
    Music

    Sammie, ‘Too Long’ | Track Review

    Sammie continues his ‘coming of age’ with mature, grown-n-sexy second single, “Too Long.” While it’s indeed a bit ‘too long,’ it’s enjoyable. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    Sammie, Coming of Age © Empire
    Music

    Sammie, ‘Coa’ | Track Review

    Contemporary R&B artist Sammie returns more mature and better than ever on “Coa,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Coming of Age.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago
    Luke James, Drip © Island
    Music

    Luke James, ‘Drip’ | Track Review

    Following a three-year hiatus, urban contemporary up-and-comer Luke James returns with a soulful, sensual new single, “Drip.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘Questions’ | Track Review

    Despite being the total package, Chris Brown continues to perform below his skill & talent level on “Questions,” the follow-up to “Pills & Automobiles.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Daniel Caesar, Freudian © Golden Child
    Music

    Daniel Caesar, ‘We Find Love’ | Track Review

    Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on “We Find Love,” a single from his debut album, ‘Freudian.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 21, 2017 ago
    Frank Ocean, Biking © Blonded
    LGBTQ

    Frank Ocean, Biking | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 12, 2017 ago

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